Potential to increase productivity and sustainability in Argentinean agriculture with controlled traffic farming: a short discussion
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Article Title | Potential to increase productivity and sustainability in Argentinean agriculture with controlled traffic farming: a short discussion |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Antille, Diogenes L. (Author), Imhoff, Silvia C. (Author), Alesso, Carlos A. (Author), Chamen, William C. T. (Author) and Tullberg, Jeff N. (Author) |
Journal Title | Acta Technologica Agriculturae |
Journal Citation | 18 (3), pp. 83-87 |
Number of Pages | 5 |
Year | 2015 |
Place of Publication | Slovakia |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1515/ata-2015-0016 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ata.2015.18.issue-3/ata-2015-0016/ata-2015-0016.xml |
Abstract | Drivers for and potential barriers against adoption of controlled traffic farming (CTF) systems in Argentina are reviewed. Traffic compaction is one of the main factors affecting crop productivity within Argentinean agriculture, and has significant although less quantified impacts on the whole-of-farm system. This suggests that the benefits of no-tillage (NT), which represents the dominant form of cropping in Argentina, are not fully realised. Conservative estimates indicate that crop yields could be improved by at least 15% if NT is used in conjunction with CTF. Cost-benefit analyses of available options for compaction management are required. Despite this, and based on reported evidence internationally, a shift toward increased uptake of CTF within Argentinean agriculture is likely to: (1) improve productivity and farm profitability, (2) enhance environmental performance, and (3) maintain competitiveness of the agricultural sector. Appropriate technical advice and support is a key requirement to drive adoption of CTF. Therefore, the adoption process will benefit from collaboration developed with well-established research and extension organisations in Australia and the United Kingdom, and active engagement of machinery manufacturers. |
Keywords | greenhouse gas emissions; no-tillage; random traffic; resource use efficiency; soil compaction; sustainable intensification |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 300207. Agricultural systems analysis and modelling |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture |
National University of the Littoral, Argentina | |
Controlled Traffic Farming Network, United Kingdom | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3762/potential-to-increase-productivity-and-sustainability-in-argentinean-agriculture-with-controlled-traffic-farming-a-short-discussion
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